Student loans, debt & uncertain futures are the new reality, but why let this stop you?
A popular phrase for parents, teachers, school counselors and the like is “make your education your job.”
It sounds wise yet practical, and in the United States, it also holds far more merit than we...

As we prepare to end International Women’s Month, it is appropriate that we both celebrate the progress that has been made in the struggle for gender equality and realize that a long struggle still lies ahead.
On March 15, Olympic hockey player Shannon Szabados became the first woman in history...

Across the globe, violent uprisings and public revolts against oppressive government forces spread like wildfire.
Despite the violence, these conflicts reflect the ultimate power of the people and the importance of standing in support of these brave protesters- regardless of national boundaries.
Right...

“I want to make sure that every Californian knows ... your country is going to be there for you when you need it this year,” President Barack Obama said to his audience on farmer Joe Del Bosque’s Los Banos farm on Feb. 14.
The much-anticipated and highly-reported event was brief, but the message...

A college education is typically considered a great, ultimate life achievement for many people; and yet, it is also one of the hardest goals to achieve for young and older students alike, especially when the trials of life get in the way.
An education at a community college is a smart start that can...